Secrets about the Amazon rainforest

By Jaime Levis, Jan 18, 2018

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There are few areas in the world as naturally breathtaking and beautiful as the Amazon rainforest. Named after the famous female warriors in Greek mythology, the place is truly one of mythical proportions. A lush, vibrant, mysterious, and diverse wonder of the natural world – the Amazon rainforest is a place so many people never get the chance to explore or experience.
The Amazon is one of the true marvels of the world, with the great Amazon Basin, and the world-famous Amazon River making this one of the most disparate ecosystems on the planet. Though it is huge and epic, many of the pleasures of the Amazon rainforest are slightly more subtle, which we think makes them more magical. Here is a guide to helping you experience the Amazon in all her glory.

Choose the right time of year to go

The important thing to remember is that you have to pick the right time of year to go if you want to make the most of your Amazon adventure. And that means understanding the best times of year to go, as well as planning your trip effectively. Most people will tell you that May to June us the perfect time to visit because the climate is such that the visual beauty is at its peak. It’s also midway between the wettest and driest months of the year – so the weather never gets unbearable for you. However, if you want to experience either of the extremes, you could try to wet season (February to April) or the dry season (September to November).

Which country?

Now, the beauty of the Amazon rainforest is that it is so large it actually runs through several countries. With 2,100,000 square miles of rainforest in the Amazon Basin, it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of nations count areas of the rainforest among their territory. The Amazon rainforest can be found in nine countries, including Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and Guyana. Have a look at which of these nations in the cheapest and easiest to fly to, and this would be the perfect place to begin your Amazonian adventure.

Book a tour

There are so many amazing tours you can take part in when you visit the Amazon, and it’s important to choose what’s right for you. It’s not essential to take a tour of the Amazon, but we would definitely recommend it because it will save you a lot of time, effort, and hassle. Plus, it’s a much more informative way to see a stunning part of the world. You can take tours by land, or along the Amazon River – check out www.amazon-rainforest-tours.org if you want to get some awesome tour options.

Make sure you pack properly

Another thing you need to remember is to make sure you pack properly as much as you can. This isn’t like taking a trip to London – the Amazon needs to be respected. You’re going to need a lot of stuff you probably didn’t even know you needed. Make sure you pack appropriate stuff, such as a flashlight, DEET, hiking boots, compass, a hat, and something waterproof – and that’s just for starters!

As you might have guessed, the Amazon rainforest is a pretty unbelievable place, not to mention a fantastic tourist attraction. But, it’s important to make sure you do as much as you can to enhance your Amazonian experience. There are so many aspects of this that people overlook, and we hope you will find the info and advice on this post useful. Happy travels! Enjoy discovering one of the world’s true gems.